left tibialis posterior

Muscular

3D model: left tibialis posterior
left tibialis posterior
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In 2 atlases

Definition

muscle in the most central of all the leg muscles

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Relations

Origin
posterior surface of tibia, medial surface of fibula, interosseous membrane of left leg
Action
plantar flexion the ankle, inversion of the foot
Innervation
left tibial nerve, interosseous nerve of leg

The 3D model shows 1 origin or insertion area of this muscle.

Neighbouring structures

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Identifiers

FMA
65019
Wikidata
Q66561340